Court Reporter

Hall County • Gainesville, GA

3d

About The Position

The Court Reporter takes verbatim recordings of legal proceedings and prepares certified written and electronic transcripts. The role includes proofreading, editing, and producing hearing transcripts; preparing trial indexes and exhibit documentation; certifying documents; and filing and distributing transcripts in accordance with applicable Georgia Judicial Council policies, guidelines, and local orders. The Court Reporter also manages trial exhibits and communicates with court and county staff, attorneys, and the public about transcripts and transcript requests. Regular and predictable attendance is required; occasional on-call work and irregular hours may be required. Other job-related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, including court-reporting training or sufficient coursework to successfully obtain court reporter certification; two years of reporting and transcription experience in a judicial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties.
• Professional certification as a Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) issued by the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) issued by the National Verbatim Reporters Association (NVRA).
• Professional license as a Certified Court Reporter (CCR) issued by the Board of Court Reporting of the Judicial Council of Georgia.
• Working knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation; legal and medical terminology; laws, rules, and regulations governing court reporting and transcription; personal computers; and related software.
• Ability to meet the stated physical, cognitive, communication, organizational, and sensory requirements of the position, including computer and keyboard use, meeting deadlines, and handling stress.

Responsibilities

• Record legal proceedings verbatim.
• Prepare certified written and electronic verbatim transcripts; proofread, edit, and produce hearing transcripts.
• Prepare trial indexes, attach photocopies of trial exhibits, and certify the accuracy and completeness of documents.
• Prepare certified documents for filing with the Clerk of Court and produce and distribute copies as appropriate.
• Receive, inventory, record, and store trial exhibits; maintain exhibits during hearings and trials; and record transfers of physical evidence at the conclusion of trial proceedings.
• Prepare and file transcripts in accordance with Georgia Judicial Council Policies and Guidelines, file electronically as required by local order, and distribute electronic copies as requested.
• Communicate with court and county staff, attorneys, and the general public regarding transcripts, and respond to transcript requests within designated time frames.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED